SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 30, 2013, Lithium Exploration Group, Inc. (OTCQB: LEXG) converted outstanding warrants to purchase 5,140,562 shares of our company's common stock on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 1,028,113 common shares equal to approximately 2.6% of our outstanding common stock. The converted warrants were originally issued in partial consideration of an aggregate convertible debt investment in our company of $3,680,000 made in June and July 2011 and March 2012. The cashless exercise resulted in an 80% reduction in the dilution that would have followed a full cash exercise of the warrants. The company now has no outstanding warrants.

About UsLithium Exploration Group is a US-based exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and development potential of lithium brines and other precious metals that demonstrate high probability for near-term production. Currently the company is focused on its Western Canada property. Lithium Exploration Group is a fully reporting company traded on the OTCBB under the symbol LEXG. Website: www.lithiumexplorationgroup.com. Lithium Exploration Group is also on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @LEXG_OTCBB.

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